US Bridges

Ormes Road over Perry Creek

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 28-33 Tuscola Twp · Structure no. 000000000010456

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ormes Road over Perry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ormes Road over Perry Creek in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2034. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOrmes Road
CrossesPerry Creek
LocationSec 28-33 Tuscola Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7924
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.32153, -83.65245
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2014)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ormes Road over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ormes Road over Perry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ormes Road over Perry Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ormes Road over Perry Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ormes Road over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.